Sat Nov 30 04:20:00 UTC 2024: ## England Dominates Day Three in Christchurch Test
**Christchurch, New Zealand:** England has established a commanding lead over New Zealand in the second Test at Christchurch. Resuming their innings from 319/5, England declared at 499, thanks to a stunning 171 from Harry Brook and a crucial 80 from captain Ben Stokes. Matt Henry took four wickets for New Zealand.
New Zealand, dismissed for 348 in their first innings, faced a challenging 151-run deficit. At tea on day three, they were struggling at 62/2 in their second innings, with Kane Williamson (26*) and Rachin Ravindra (23*) at the crease. Williamson reached a significant milestone, achieving 9000 Test runs during the innings. Earlier, New Zealand’s captain Tom Latham and Devon Conway were dismissed for low scores.
The match is poised for an exciting climax, with England firmly in control. The English bowlers will be aiming to exploit the remaining time to secure a victory.
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